Professor Jau Tang and his team at Wuhan University have developed a prototype jet engine powered by microwave air plasmas, ...

The engines on the Airbus A320, a common commercial jet, produce about 220,000 Newtons of thrust combined, meaning that a comparably-sized jet plane powered by Tang Jets would require more than ...

The trials of the indigenous Kaveri jet engine are reportedly underway in Russia. Developed by Gas Turbine Research ...

demonstrating thrust comparable to conventional jet engines. Tang’s approach differs from other plasma propulsion systems, such as those used by NASA. For example, NASA’s xenon-based plasma ...

The turbine engines on an airplane create very powerful suction in order to propel the airplane, but is that enough to pull ...

The Tejas jet requires more than 85 kN of thrust. The American GE F404 engine currently powering Tejas delivers about 84 kN.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A jet engine is a highly complex piece of equipment with a ...

No, that feeling is the result of a special component of the jet engines aptly named the thrust reversers. It's thanks to the thrust reversers that commercial jets can slow to a safe stop on the ...

of thrust. In contrast to the rotational components used in other jet engines, Wave's pulsejet eliminates the need for moving parts. Instead, it relies exclusively on combustion-driven pressure ...

Jet engines are relatively simple in their basic design, but advancements in gas turbine engine technology have mostly done away with the cool-looking bucket-type reverse thrust systems.

The goal is to end India's dependence on foreign engines for building fighter jets, promoting self-reliance in defence ...